Hotobil

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Nara Park

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Japanese-style Room (accompanied by 1 Group) | Balcony
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Japanese-style Room (accompanied by 1 Group) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
The price is ¥19,655
¥21,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025

Room options

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Japanese-style Room (accompanied by 1 Group)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Western-style Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Japanese-style Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Map
181-15 Kainozukacho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8142

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nara National Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 75 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 80 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 103 min drive
  • Kizu Station - 8 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 21 min walk
  • Nara Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 奈良の森 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン まこと屋奈良紀寺町店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪なら麦酒 ならまち醸造所 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪鹿の舟竃 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotobil

Hotobil offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park. Free perks include local cuisine breakfast, WiFi, and self parking.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Also known as

Hotobil
Hotobil Inn
Hotobil Inn Nara
Hotobil Nara
Hotobil Guesthouse Nara
Hotobil Guesthouse
Hotobil Nara
Hotobil Guesthouse
Hotobil Guesthouse Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotobil offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotobil does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotobil?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotobil?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotobil?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Hotobil and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nara Park (12-min walk) and Sarusawa Pond Park (12-min walk), along with Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall (1.1 mi) and Nara National Museum (1.2 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotobil?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotobil like?
Hotobil is a short 12-minute walk from Nara Park and 12 minutes' walk from Sarusawa Pond Park.

Hotobil Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Booked this a a traditional Japanese experience for my family. Our host was lovely and very attentive giving us cold drinks and cold towels because it was so warm outside. There was a choice of Japanese or Western breakfast. Both were excellent, especially the Japanese which had fish, omelette, noodles and tea. Quiet area but restaurants nearby.
Steven, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An incredibly nice, welcoming and fantastic host. A wonderful homemade breakfast, beautifully presented and very tasty! Very comfortable futons/beds, our most recharging night in a simple but lovely place.
Marie-Anne, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was my favourite stay in Japan. It was a lovely experience to stay in a traditional Ryokan with tatami mats, futons, Shoji and fluffy doonas. Our hosts were friendly, warm and helpful with good English communication. We arrived a few hours before our check in time but were warmly welcomed and shown to our room. Hospitality extended to a delicious fluffy cream filled sponge waiting for us on our return to our room, and a delicious western style breakfast including bacon and eggs and freshly brewed black coffee (our choice, a Japanese breakfast also on offer) at a beautifully laid out table. Our kids loved the croissants and breads with fruity jams, the yogurt and freshly squeezed apple juice. Our hostess also instructed our daughter to make some traditional green tea. I left belongings which they organized to be sent to my next accommodation. These arrived the next day. (A Sunday !!!!). Very fond memories of this place. :)
Jen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The breakfast was incredible-- and the host was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful traditional room as well. The location was a little difficult to find for non-Japanese speakers. The shared bathroom and lack of of privacy (simply a paper wall between you and your neighbor) is charming if you want that experience but could be a slight set back if you are counting on some privacy. Very nice experience overall.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best meal in Japan. I enjoyed it so much. Thanks!
Truly a gem. Glad I stayed there. Was a blessing and a perfect experience. She is an excellent chef. I had the Japanese breakfast, seafood. Thank you Mieko-san!!!
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8/10 Very Good

We had dinner on site and it was just amazing. The owner made us a traditional Japanese dinner, great food and service, beautifully laid out and presented, she spoiled us.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet house with amazing delicious home-made Japanese-style breakfast. Close to bus stop. Very good shampoo and conditioner.
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10/10 Exceptional

A little bit of Japan
A Homely stay which gives you insighht to Local Japan. Host was a perfectionist and went ut of her way to provide a enjoyable stay. Take the opportunity to enjoy dinner as thiis was one of our best in Japan..
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4/10 Fair

Modest Room on Second Floor of Private Residence
Located at a hard-to-find address in a modest neighborhood of Nara, this private residence offers one traditional Japanese room (not the several implied by its Web site, which shows pictures of the same room from different angles and alternate furnishings) at the top of narrow stairs, with a balcony used for storing cleaning and laundry supplies overlooking a parking lot. Clean toilet and bath located in adjoining hall, shared with another even more modest room. Bring your own sandals, arrange your own futons and maybe horse your bags up the stairs. The owner (only "staff" we encountered) tries mightily, providing tea, dinner and breakfast. No other facilities and no alcohol available aside from homemade sake unless the owner is asked to go shopping. This is not a hotel but a room on the second floor of a private residence, a B&B in European or American terms.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Hotel was homestyle. Comfortable. Host was really really really nice! She cooked us breakfast at 5:30 AM when we had to leave early. Her puppy is also amazing. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Traditioneel Japans
Dicht bij het station en 10 minuten met de bus. Weg bij alle toeristen maar alles in de buurt. Wandelen naar de deer park is goed te doen. Ontvangst is zeer vriendelijk. Geen luxe maar authentiek Japans. Wij vonden het erg leuk. Het ontbijt voor de volgende dag kun je kiezen uit Europees of Japans. Logisch voor ons om Japans te kiezen. Deze was bijzonder lekker en meer dan voldoende. Al met al een heel fijn verblijf en wil hierbij de host nogmaals bedanken.
Eugène, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

気持ちの良いお部屋でゆっくりと過ごすことができました。ご主人のおもてなしも程よく、朝食も大変美味しかったです。
マリ, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Noriyoshi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

駐車場無料なので、車でおとづれても便利ですが、駐車場までの道がかなり狭いので、要注意! 朝食和食も、洋食も美味しかったです
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good experience
Owner was very kind snd friendly. And breakfast was so nice
Youngkwan, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

物超所值,餐點好吃,服務優質
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

食事が品揃えが豊富でどれもとても美味しく、食後のコーヒーも挽きたてを入れてくれ心遣いがあちらこちらで感じられた。
麻帆, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Das Hotel erreicht man am Besten mit dem Bus. Der Bus pendelt im und gegen den Uhrzeigersinn zwischen den Tepelanlagen und der JR-Station. Eine Haltestelle liegt in der Nähe des Hotels.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

潤 ほとびる
潤と書いて、ほとびるという名のホテル。 方言で潤うこと、リラックスする事を「ほとびる」という様です。 その名の通り、「ほとびる」想いでした。 家庭的で、三泊四日お世話になりましたが、自分の家の様に 気楽に過ごさせて頂きました。 食事は朝だけお願いしましたが、女将さんの心のこもった手作り料理で、 これこそ料理だ、といったもので、とても感激しました。
宮川, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

通常のホテルでの宿泊も良いが、
風情のある閑静な居住エリアの民家を利用したホテル。場所的には、ループバスで、比較的簡単に、東大寺や奈良駅(JR、近鉄)にアクセスでき、徒歩でも奈良町を散策できる距離。女将さんの朝食がとても美味しかった!
KATSUYUKI, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

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8/10 Very Good

料理最高。
立地が分かりずらいですが、奥さんの料理は最高! 疲れ果てて、食事をする店を探すのが嫌になり、無理と承知でお願いしたら、快諾!夫婦喧嘩回避!幸せな気分になれました! 朝食も量、質共に最高レベル。 犬が嫌いでなければ、最高のゲストハウスだと思います。
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